Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2023
The Prime Minister will this week give details on a well-telegraphed submarine purchase.
Quasars aid deep view
Australian astrophysicists have traced 13 billion years of history by the light of ancient quasars.
Sub numbers suggested
US officials have told reporters that Australia could buy up to five Virginia class subs as part of the AUKUS deal.
Atoms aid unknown search
Researchers are using an odd atom to search for the building blocks of the Universe.
Engineers reject dam claims
A group of dam engineers criticised over their actions in the 2011 Brisbane floods have defended their handling of the situation.
Gold mine owners probed
Foreign ownership of Australian gold mines is on track to rise above 50 per cent.
Japan backs hydrogen idea
Foreign funding will provide a $2.35 billion boost for a plan to turn Victoria’s dirty coal into hydrogen.
Japan eyes local steel
Australia is on the list of possible sites for a major ‘green steel’ project by a Japanese giant.
Rio settles access claim
Rio Tinto has agreed to pay a civil penalty of US$15 million to settle a lengthy US investigation into payments made to a Guinean political adviser.
Bravus ordered to watch water
Questions are being asked about underground work at the controversial Carmichael coal mine.
China's coal builds rise
Stats suggest China is approving an increasing number of coal-fired power stations.
Optogenetics growth shown
A recent summit has reviewed amazing advances in the field of optogenetics.
Senator sees safeguard issue
The Albanese Government’s proposed changes to Australia’s safeguard mechanism have been questioned by an independent senator.
Musk outlines green shift
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has detailed a plan to solve the global energy transition challenge.
IA overhaul announced
Infrastructure Australia is up for a major overhaul, according to Catherine King.